Eco Art by Closetcrafty

Urban Jungle :: eco art

noreply@blogger.com (penny yuen) — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 22:15:00 +0000

Handmade dress | Design #052

noreply@blogger.com (penny yuen) — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 19:34:00 +0000

I'm not abandoned fabric | design #051

noreply@blogger.com (penny yuen) — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 09:05:00 +0000

This is Sean the shark. Also made for LASSie the Langkawi Animal Shelter Sanctuary. It's a silly pet blanket that i later discovered can also be a pretty fun prop for kids. Sold this for RM100 at Art for Grabs over the 11/12 dec weekend.

I'm not wood scrap | design *050

noreply@blogger.com (penny yuen) — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 08:51:00 +0000

This was created for LASSie the Langkawi Animal Shelter Sanctuary and was sold at the Art for Grabs at Annexe Gallery on the 11/12 dec weekend. Sold it for RM30.

The wood scrap was from my collection of scrap saved from a furniture factory.

Nu You | April 10 Issue

noreply@blogger.com (penny yuen) — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 05:15:00 +0000

I still haven't gotten the article translated so have no idea what's written here. I'm guessing they're all good stuff?

It was my first time doing studio shots with ici paint kind of make up on my face. I could hardly open my eyes coz those lashes were heavily laden with mascara and they had to hold up the thick bushy fake ones attached to my lid. Overall it was a fun shoot, the crews were great. Though I'm not sure the purpose of this

I'm Not an Old Unwanted Tube | Design 049

noreply@blogger.com (penny yuen) — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 08:38:00 +0000

Sketching on fabric can be quite challenging as you have to make sure you don't put too much pressure to prevent the marker tip from pulling the fabric. Pretty happy with how this one turned out. But the tiny fibers sticking out of old jersey fabric makes it so difficult to sketch the thin branches...every few seconds I've to pull out fabric fur that's caught on the marker tip.

I'm Not A Boring Old Tee | Design 048

noreply@blogger.com (penny yuen) — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 08:11:00 +0000

I love drawing trees now I don't know why... but I never used to love to draw trees before, the thought of it alone bored me to death. I discovered my passion for trees when working in a furniture factory as I had to research on all the different types of wood.

Closetcrafty on BFM 89.9

noreply@blogger.com (penny yuen) — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 16:07:00 +0000

Listen from BFM website

I'm not wood scrap I'm a tree | Design 047

noreply@blogger.com (penny yuen) — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 02:42:00 +0000

Wood scraps I picked up from a furniture factory. The tree sketch represents that particular tree where the wood came from for example on every oak wood pieces I would sketch an oak tree, if nyatoh wood I would sketch a nyatoh tree, teak a teak tree etc.

This project is to create awareness about trees and where wood comes from. A lot of people do not think twice about the materials of the products that they are using and where they originate from.

I'M NOT PAPER | I'm a living tree | Design 045

noreply@blogger.com (penny yuen) — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 05:47:00 +0000

Antalis Paper just launched their new range of environmentally friendly papers at 1 Utama last friday 16 July. The event was called Paper Fantasy. Their event organiser Figtree invited me to take part in the tree sculpture exhibition using the new range of environmentally paper to sculpt a tree.

I was given the Sensation Tradition Natural White 170gsm and Curious Metalic Iridiscent Cryogen White 120gsm to play around.

Artist rationale: Paper came from trees and it only makes sense that it be returned to where it belong.

I'M NOT JUNK | I'm An Eco Coolie | Design 044

noreply@blogger.com (penny yuen) — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 11:12:00 +0000

Product

Repurposed chair

Recycle bin + bag

Storage for reading materials and stationery

Book '50 ways to f**k the planet by Mark Townsend and David Glick

Stapler 'Sanho 10' Made in Japan

Antique mini scissors

Antique Boston clip no.2 by Hunt Mfg Co. USA

Newspaper pencils

Price

RM1300

(100% of the profit will go to fund an art project for street kids in KL)

Available at MAPKL located at Level G2-01, Block A5, Solaris Dutamas, 1 Jalan Dutamas 1, 50480 Kuala Lumpur.

Map here.

Was invited by MAPKL to participate in BAD@MAP

Took home an old ragged classic chair and repurposed it into a sustainable household piece. It's still a chair except it also functions as a storage for recyclables such as paper and small plastic objects. On both the arms I've added big pockets to store books, newspaper and smaller pockets for stationery.

My main objective is to keep the chair away from the landfill as long as possible, as most part of the chair is not biodegradable except for the wooden frame. And of course to create awareness about junk and the implication it has on the environment.

Junk [juhngk]

noun

1. any old or discarded material, as metal, paper, or rags.

2. anything that is regarded as worthless, meaningless or contemptible; trash.

For those who are not familiar with my work, I use only found materials that are already on their way to the garbage bin or pre-loved. The fabric of the chair cover and rug were previously a floor rug in a master bedroom that belonged to a lady who was getting rid of her stuff after she sold her place. The onion basket and onion bag were picked up from a veggie market. The two little weaved container sewn to the edge of the arms were from my basket collection picked up from the bin.

The Fun Element

Eco Coolie is a humanised bunny sentenced by her creator to be the servant of Mother Nature for the rest of her life. She cries day and night as she never ever gets to play or be with her kid bunny friends. The day comes when eco coolie can be released from her horrifying Earth duties is when there's nothing left to recycle.

The making of...

noreply@blogger.com (penny yuen) — Fri, 14 May 2010 10:29:00 +0000

Some new junk I found at my office compound. Off cuts of wood, fabric and foam. The thrown out guni sheet is one I see with most potential.

Closetcrafty is back in action!

noreply@blogger.com (penny yuen) — Fri, 14 May 2010 09:38:00 +0000

I have not been making anything for the longest time. Can't wait to get my hands dirty again! Threadzoo is organising the Climate Change Bazaar with YTL that will be held at Lot 10 on 16 June and Closetcrafty will be taking part, woohoooo! I've collected a crazy amount of cool scraps waiting to be transformed. Don't have anything in mind yet but would like to attempt an artist sling bag.

Stay tuned!

I'm not an old glove | design #043

noreply@blogger.com (penny yuen) — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 11:45:00 +0000

This is Utando the eco orang utan travel pal made out of used glove, tennis ball, synthetic filler from a torn cushion, fabric scraps and two Malaysian 5c coins.

I made this especially for my friend Stani who's doing a world tour by BICYCLE with her hubby Richard. They're called the Velomads. A truly inspiring couple who cares more about the Earth than anything else in the world. It took them 7 years to get to Malaysia from France! Go to their website to see which part of the world they're at now, and if you do, say hi to her and Utando for me ;)

I'm Not A Bolster Case | Design # 042

noreply@blogger.com (penny yuen) — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 04:24:00 +0000

Another garment from a bolster case! Think I can consider myself a qualified bolster surgeon now, hehe. I hope surgeons don't get the same kind of high I do... when cutting people up!?

This is not exactly recycling as the bolster case was brand new but after doing my feasibility studies it IS more environmentally friendly to transform something redundant at home to something functional instead of buying new.

Closetcrafty's Eco Booth at YOUREKA | Yahoo + Junk

noreply@blogger.com (penny yuen) — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:11:00 +0000

YOUREKA is a campaign by Yahoo aiming to cultivate a DIY/customization/personalization culture. The other vendors were eightyfourcube, Justin Yap, They TLG and Kitch.

Bizcard | Design # 042

noreply@blogger.com (penny yuen) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:59:00 +0000

Created these bizcards just before the YOUREKA event by Yahoo. There were some leftovers of notebook covers which was perfect size about 7cm x 10cm big hehe. Oh, I forgot to put a note to say 'Don't chuck it, this can be a postcard!'

Whoever got one and reading this you know what to do ;)

I'm Saved From The Recycled Bin | Design # 041

noreply@blogger.com (penny yuen) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:54:00 +0000

This block of paper stock was scraps saved from an offset printing factory. All it needed was closetcrafty's label to pretty it up ;)

I'm A Cute Garment For Your Pencil | Design #040

noreply@blogger.com (penny yuen) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:48:00 +0000

Cute little garments for your pencils :)

I'm Not Paper Scrap and Yucky Bedsheet | Design # 039

noreply@blogger.com (penny yuen) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:18:00 +0000

This bookmark is perfect for your coffee table books.

Closetcrafty Will Be At YOUREKA!

noreply@blogger.com (penny yuen) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:09:00 +0000

I was invited by Freeform to take part as a vendor at YOUREKA's finale party on 25 Nov, Wed, 7pm - midnite at KL Live. I said yes. Well, party's not quite my scene but I thought it'd be a good outlet for me to create awareness about the impact of junk on the environment. The vendors chosen are mainly DIY vendors, that's one good reason to support!

Well, do pop over if you're in that area!

I'm A Handmade Notebook | Design # 038

noreply@blogger.com (penny yuen) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:03:00 +0000

I found this at an antique stall at Takapuna sunday market in NZ. I didn't realize how crazy I am about rubber stamps until now. Also, I've been looking for a more sustainable way to print my work as commercial printing uses way too much resources and not to mention the pigments are extremely toxic to our people and the environment.

Now I can print to my heart's content except I must quickly experiment using natural plant colors like coffee, tumeric, wine etc...

This piece of fabric is from a very old bedsheet salvaged from my Godma's house that has already been re-purposed to an ironing sheet. It's my first time stamping ink on fabric...feels really good.

Lined up for photo shoot

Really happy with the outcome, I didn't think the staple like fabric very much but it sure did like this one.

Wooden clips saved the day! I was struggling to keep the stack of paper in place while holding the fabric and carefully sliding it under the stapler making sure nothing slips out of position, it was almost impossible to keep them all together with my 10 fingers.

Covers waiting to be stuck/sewed on... haven't decided. Mom has an electronic sewing machine.. oh that reminds me! I need to work Ah Ma's antique sewing machine... yes yes I will do that tomorrow first thing. *Fingers crossed*

Lucky me, I found a cigar box that's of a perfect size for my babies.

I'm Not A Bolster Case | Design # 037

noreply@blogger.com (penny yuen) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:13:00 +0000

SAVE THE EARTH... one pretty garment at a time

This bolster case has been hiding in my wardrobe for a million years. As an environmental practice I try not to shop for new clothes so the only way is to make my own from whatever I can find in my house.

The scalloped choker came as a surprise when I was fiddling with the remnants of the bolster case. You'd be amazed at what you'll discover in the process of creation...discovering skills you never knew you had!

I'm not a thrown out pants | design #036

noreply@blogger.com (penny yuen) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:44:00 +0000

The top two images are showing the front and back of this multipurpose travel skirt. Bottom two images show the flipped side of the skirt. Basically, it can be worn any way you want really. This was created when I was desperate for a travel pouch and couldn't find one that suits my needs as I wanted something where I could hide my money, passport as well as store my travel docs, notepad, stationery, maps etc etc etc..

i'm not just coconut and banana leaves | design # 035

noreply@blogger.com (penny yuen) — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 03:07:00 +0000

Balinese in Ubud have the best sustainable designers and patient teachers. I learned how to make disposable plates and small dishes out of coconut and banana leaves. Who needs paper plates!